| Model Number |
314.48 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
08/03/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.A review of the device history records has been requested.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during an unknown hand surgery on (b)(6) 2018, the screwdriver blade with holding sleeve was found to have an issue.It was also noticed that the 2 handles with mini quick coupling were stuck together with the cruciform screwdriver blades.It is unknown if there was any surgical delay and if surgery was successfully completed.There was no patient consequence.During the same procedure it was also noted that the two (2) of the screwdrivers also have worn tips and wear and tear.This report is for one (1) 1.0mm screwdriver blade with holding sleeve.This is report 4 of 4 for complaint (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Corrected data: date device returned to manufacturer.The device has been received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10 additional narrative: e1: additional information provided.H3, h6: customer quality investigation: the following investigations were performed: broken: device condition: visual inspection performed at customer quality (cq) on the received screw driver blade observed chipped tip under 5x magnification.Broken fragments were not returned.Furthermore, worn tip edges were identified.No other issues were observed.The returned device condition agrees with the reported complaint condition and therefore the compliant was confirmed.Document/specification review: the returned device portion was not etched with part and lot number.Therefore, the exact component level lot number was not able to be identified.Also, exact drawing revisions that the device was manufactured to were not able to be identified.However, all relevant available drawings for the returned instrument were reviewed and no design issues were noted: micro screwdriver assembly.Micro set blade.Dimensional inspection was not able to be performed at the broken tip due to post manufacture damage.However, the fracture pattern observed could possibly be the result of any off-axis driving.Dimensional inspection performed on the connection end measured 2.34 mm which falls within the specification of 2.334 mm to 2.35 mm per dco¿s and design drawings.Device history review was not possible with no lot number information provided.While device history records were not able to be reviewed, visual inspection performed on the device under 5x magnification showed no material inconsistencies that could have contributed to reported complaint condition.The break is typically due to the result of any unintended off-axis/excessive loading during usage/handling.Conclusion: the complaint condition was confirmed.However, no product design issues or manufacturing discrepancies were identified during this investigation.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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This report is for a 2.0mm cruciform blade with holding sleeve.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.B4, g4: date reported in mwr-(b)(4) was 8/3/2018.Correct date should have been reported as 10/1/2018, which is the date device was identified to be impacted product on (b)(4).Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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